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San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA)

San Juan de Marcona, Peru · small airport · -15.357° -75.135° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeSJA
ICAO CodeSPJN
Typesmall airport
NameSan Juan de Marcona Airport
MunicipalitySan Juan de Marcona
CountryPeru
ContinentSA
Latitude-15.357° S
Longitude-75.135° W
Elevation144 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryPeru
ISO Code
RegionSan Juan de Marcona
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Lima
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-5
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving SJA

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (15.4°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA/SPJN) is a small coastal airport serving San Juan de Marcona in Peru’s Ica Region. It primarily supports mining, charter, and private aviation rather than large scheduled airline traffic. Its location near the Pacific coast makes it a practical access point for San Fernando National Reserve and nearby industrial operations.

💡 Local Tip
Flights and ground services can be irregular, so confirm your return transfer and flight status before leaving town; also carry cash because card acceptance is limited.
🚖 Getting There

Arrange a taxi or transfer in advance, as the airport is small and rides may not be waiting. The drive to San Juan de Marcona town is short, but confirm the fare before departing. If you're heading to Nazca or Ica, expect a longer road trip via the Pan-American Highway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to San Juan de Marcona Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is limited; the airport mainly handles charter, private, and mining-related flights. Check with local operators or your tour company before planning.

Q: How far is the airport from San Juan de Marcona town?
A: It is a short drive from the town center, typically about 10–15 minutes by car or taxi.

Q: Is there public transportation at the airport?
A: Public bus service is not reliably available at the terminal; taxis or pre-arranged transfers are the usual options.

Q: What is there to see near the airport?
A: The area is known for San Fernando National Reserve, Pacific beaches, and the Marcona mining landscape; the Nazca Lines are farther north.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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